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Media was wrong reporting on “legal euthanasia” of teen; Vet suing author and unknown publisher over his life story; Amazon questioned about “competing” on its own platform, and much more! Whispers and Warnings for 06/06/19

Published on June 6, 2019 copyrights, legal, libel

MORE: Was this reporter’s fake quote a joke, or defamation?; Facebook gives lame excuse for release of customer info; Laid-off reporters start non-profit to help others…but will it do any good?; When Lincoln got “mad – like really mad” at the Chicago Tribune; “Badass Lawyer” loses third libel-related appeal; Even democracies are limiting press freedom

Journalists gets computer back. Will he sue police?; Navy Times hacked by Navy?!; Watchdog Alert about Dog Ear Publishing; and more! Whispers and Warnings for 05/24/19

Published on May 24, 2019 libel

MORE: Journalists in France may be jailed for publishing government document; Saudi Arabia killing for tweets; and a $1.9 Million defamation award!

Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish

Published on April 26, 2019 copyrights, Invasion of Privacy, legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!

Amazon’s on a Digital Book Burning Spree – Could YOUR Book Be Next? Whispers and Warnings for 04/10/19

Published on April 11, 2019 amazon, copyrights, libel, self-publishing

Also: KARMA! College essay services blackmailing students who cheat; National Enquirer is for sale in wake of controversies; Small press goes on hiatus after not paying royalties; Lawsuit against ebook piracy site; Public figures and libel; #MeToo movement leads to libel lawsuits and countersuits; Amazon’s horoscopes suggest people buy Amazon products; Can the law be copyrighted?

“If I signed a non-disclosure agreement, can I still write about my ex-boss using a pseudonym?”

Published on April 4, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice

“I’m involved in a lawsuit against my previous employer and I’m about to sign a non-disclosure agreement. I want to write a book about the case using a pseudonym. I can do that, right?”

Baltimore mayor on “leave of absence” after self-published book controversy; Amazon was selling child-like s*x doll; Feds sued over screened manuscripts; CA may be putting some freelancers out of business, and more! Whispers and Warnings for 04/04/19

Published on April 4, 2019 legal, libel, writing career advice

Also: Bob Ross’ son gets zilch in rights lawsuit; More inhumane behavior by Amazon; Blogger libel lawsuits; Classifying employees as “freelancers,” and $50M fine against publisher.

4 Questions to Answer Before Writing “Scathing” Exposés About People

Published on March 28, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

A writer asks, “Can I get sued for writing scathing articles on televangelists?”

Religious Discrimination, Facebook Comments, Bhagwan Cult, 12 Years for Libel, Southern Poverty Defamation, Stormy Daniels – WritersWeekly Whispers and Warnings for 02/13/19

Published on February 13, 2019 copyrights, legal, libel

Religious Watch List * Facebook Comments a “Right?” * “Osho” Cult Lawsuit * Criminal Libel * Stormy Daniels AGAIN * NYT Editor Plagiarism * Feminist Sues Twitter

Should I Write About Abuse if the Abuser Is Still Living?

Published on February 13, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

The abuser could sue. Not naming him can’t protect you from that.

First Lady Libel; Big Media Layoffs; Teens Robbing Newstands; Congresswoman Deletes Tweets; and so much more! Whispers and Warnings 02-01-2019

Published on February 1, 2019 legal, libel

1st Lady Settles Suit, Printing Plant Goes to Pot, Media Layoffs, VPNs Targeted, Congresswoman Deletes Tweets, Apple Privacy Bug, Publisher Sued by Printer for $15M; Teens Robbing Newsstands in NY